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7 Mr. Wayne Schaner, owner of Overhead Door on Broadway, opposed one-waying Franklin Street. He said his businesses uses small trucks and they have never had an accident in 20 years. He said that no one has talked to his business about truck traffic or asked for his input. A resident of 1703 E. Market Street, said he would like to see a better origin and destination study. He said Broadway could handle more traffic. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lynch said Franklin Street has been a problem for awhile. He said he thinks the best thing would be to have no through trucks, but he does not support one-waying Franklin as it cuts down on accessibility. He said he does not think the problem can be solved 100%. He said commercial uses can use Carlton to get to Meade. He said having to wait for a train to cross is not that common. Mr. Taliaferro expressed concern that businesses were not contacted. He said he would first like to get a group of residents and businesses together and see if they can work it out and if not, then do something. Mr. Norris said it is unfortunate that businesses and other neighborhoods who would be affected were not contacted. He said he supports banning through trucks, but cannot support one-waying Franklin without knowing the impact on others. Ms. Hamilton said she lived at 1509 E. Market Street for 15 years, and she does not think it makes sense for large trucks to come through Franklin Street. She said it makes sense for the neighborhood to sit down with the trailer community and businesses. She said if the traffic is rerouted south there will be an undeniable impact on the trailer residents. She said we also need to consider the differences in topography and the issue of MapQuest directing traffic through the neighborhood. She said it is a complicated question and does not just involve Woolen Mills. She noted that Woolen Mills started out as an industrial neighborhood. She said business owners should have the opportunity to proffer something. She said she is not ready for a final vote. She said Habitat for Humanity should be at the table and all issues need to be fully explored. Dr. Brown agreed it is a complex issue. He said he is comfortable banning through trucks and making Franklin one –way. He said we should have a process where all voices are heard. He said talking to businesses owners does not really get at the main truck concern. He said he is comfortable waiting until the next meeting to get additional input on one-waying Franklin. He asked if there is a mechanical way to ensure the safety of the resident whose house was recently hit by a truck. Mr. Lynch said he is comfortable restricting trucks tonight. He said he thinks access from Carlton provides a workable network. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Norris, the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 15-73 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHICLES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, PROHIBITING CERTAIN TRUCK TRAFFIC ON A PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Norris said he would like to see consideration given to adding stop signs on either side of the train bridge. Ms. Hamilton asked the neighborhood and business community to meet and let Council know the results of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE : SALE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON CONCORD AVENUE